Shihiko Shrine & Shiogama Shrine Hatsumode
Japanese name:志波彦神社・鹽竈神社 初詣
📅 Fri, Jan 1, 2027 - Sun, Jan 3, 2027
About this event
Information on Hatsumode (first shrine visit of the New Year) held at Shihiko Shrine and Shiogama Shrine located in Shiogama City, Miyagi Prefecture. Every year, many worshippers visit to celebrate the beginning of the new year. Shiogama Shrine is characterized by 202 stone steps overlooking from the gate, and is crowded with worshippers during the Hatsumode period. Traffic restrictions may be enforced on surrounding roads during the first three days of the New Year (Sanganichi), and the use of public transportation is recommended. It is accessible on foot in 15 minutes from JR Senseki Line Hon-Shiogama Station. During the Hatsumode period, visits are possible from 0:00 to 20:00, and the Saitan-sai ceremony will be held on January 1. Since the stairs may freeze, precautions against the cold and attention to your footing are necessary. Temporary parking lots in the vicinity are also available, but prior confirmation is required.
Source website (Japanese) ↗Venue
Shiogama Shrine
1-1 Ichimoriyama, Shiogama, Miyagi 985-8510
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